Mec 45-AJ Diesel, Operator'S Manual

Page 1: ...s 21 Emergency Stop 22 High Engine Speed Enable Switch 22 Ground and Platform Selection Switch 22 Engine Start Switch 22 Riser Boom UP and DOWN 23 Main Boom UP and DOWN 23 TurntableSwing 23 Main Boom...

Page 2: ...ing Gate 2 Slide Bar Entries Turning Radius Inside 6 ft 6 in 2 m Ground Clearance 12 in 0 3 m Lift Speed 35 sec Extend Speed 20 sec Jib Lift Speed 15 sec Drive Speed Proportional Stowed 0 3 6 mph 0 5...

Page 3: ...eration Modifications of this machine from the original design and specifications without written permission fromMECarestrictlyforbidden Amodificationmaycompromisethesafetyofthemachine subjecting the...

Page 4: ...006 must be performed at designated intervals as prescribed General This section prescribes the proper and safe practices for major areas of machine usage In order to promote proper usage of the machi...

Page 5: ...ndicates a potentially hazardous situation which if not avoided may result in minor or moderate injury YELLOW without alert symbol and the word CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation whic...

Page 6: ...um Approach Distances Voltage Range Phase to Phase MINIMUM APPROACH DISTANCE in Feet Meters 0 to 50 KV 10 3 Over 50KV to 200 KV 15 5 Over 200 KV to 350 KV 20 6 Over 350 KV to 500 KV 25 8 Over 500 KV t...

Page 7: ...hey are firmly secured Secure all tools and loose materials DO NOT carry materials or tools on the guardrails DO NOT allow tools supplies or any items to extend outside the platform DO NOT elevate the...

Page 8: ...ards while operating the machine Check path before moving for equipment materials or other obstructions Check for overhead obstructions before moving DO NOT place the boom or platform against another...

Page 9: ...conditions of ground surface congestion visibility slope location of personnel and other factors which may cause collision or injury to personnel Be aware of stopping distances in all drive speeds Wh...

Page 10: ...e completely empty of tools When lifting machine lift only at designated areas of the machine Lift the unit with equipment of adequate capacity Refer to Page 41 of this manual for lifting information...

Page 11: ...ous injury blindness and death Repair leaks immediately Fluid leaks under pressure may not always be visible Check for pin hole leaks with a piece of cardboard not your hand All compartments must rema...

Page 12: ...s of unprotected electrical conductors Specific job requirements or machine application 45 AJ Diesel Introduction 45 60 J Diesel Safety 45 AJ Diesel Safety 45 AJ Diesel User Responsibility Machine Pre...

Page 13: ...ls Components Controls Components Component Locations Platform Controls Jib Platform Main Boom Chassis Fuel Tank Filler 45 AJ Diesel Controls Components Riser Booms Lower Controls Turntable 94533r1 De...

Page 14: ...e functions Turn switch clockwise to reset 6 Generator Switch Optional Turn switch ON to engage optional AC generator Generator switches off when any other function is enabled 7 Engine Speed Select Sw...

Page 15: ...ght to rotate the platform counterclockwise Depress the enable bar on front of the control lever then push the control lever left to rotate the platform clockwise 14 Platform Level Switch Press the Fu...

Page 16: ...el Controls Components 45 AJ Diesel Controls Components ALWAYS check over under and around the machine for personnel structures and obstructions before activating any control function and continue to...

Page 17: ...liary power daily The Ground and Platform Controls Selecting Switch A three position key switch supplies power to the ground controls or platform console or the center off position 45 AJ Diesel Contro...

Page 18: ...Turntable Swing A three position Toggle Switch allows the operator to swing the turntable to left or right according the indication direction It will return to Neutral once released Emergency Stop 45...

Page 19: ...he Neutral position Main Boom Telescope A Three Position Toggle Switch Push the toggle lever LEFT to telescope the Main Boom out Push the toggle lever to the right to retract the Main Boom in Once the...

Page 20: ...COULD CAUSE THE LOAD OCCUPANTS TO SHIFT OR FALL FAILURE TO DO SO COULD RESULT IN DEATH OR SERIOUS INJURY 45 AJ Diesel Controls Components 45 AJ Diesel Controls Components 45 AJ Diesel Controls Compone...

Page 21: ...ture is excessive Stop the machine to cool the coolant and investigate 4 Engine Oil Pressure Warning Indicator it will be displayed if the engine oil pressure is too low Stop the machine and investiga...

Page 22: ...tain aCLEARANCE OF ATLEAST 10FEET 3 05m between any partofthe machine orits load and any energized electrical line or apparatus carrying over 300 Volts up to 50 000 Volts One foot 30 5 cm additional c...

Page 23: ...perated by trained and authorized personnel If multiple operators use this machine all must be trained qualified and authorized to use it New operators must perform a Pre Start Inspection and Function...

Page 24: ...eck Emergency Stop Switches at both the base and platform controls turn clockwise to reset Depress the EMERGENCY STOP switch whenever the machine is not in operation Turn switch clockwise to reset 45...

Page 25: ...itch will stop Main Boom function Turntable Swing Push and hold the High Engine Speed Enable Switch Push the switch to the left and right The turntable should swing accordingly Releasing the switch wi...

Page 26: ...e platform should rotate accordingly Releasing the switch will stop platform rotate function Pressing the Emergency Stop Switch will stop platform rotate function Platform Leveling Trim The platform w...

Page 27: ...e All PFPE must comply with employer and job site rules and applicable governmental regulations and must be inspected and used in accordance with the PFPE manufacturer s instructions ALWAYS wear appro...

Page 28: ...ENCY STOP switch whenever the machine is not in operation Turn switch clockwise to reset Activation of the EMERGENCY STOP switch will apply brakes immediately This will cause sudden platform movement...

Page 29: ...erweight as it relatestotheslope then useextreme caution whilefollowing theinstructions DO NOT rotate the turntable while lowering If the Tilt Alarm sounds while the counterweight is uphill first retr...

Page 30: ...check the position of the steering wheels before and during machine operation Test Operation Drive Squeeze the enable trigger then move the control lever in the desired direction of movement The furth...

Page 31: ...rows Platform over non steering wheels Platform over steering wheels Decals Decals When the platform is over the steering wheels the machine moves in the opposite direction of the Control Lever Pay ca...

Page 32: ...towed position To test the Turntable Rotate function Squeeze the enable trigger then push the control handle to the left to rotate the turntable clockwise Squeeze the enable trigger then push the cont...

Page 33: ...sition Park the machine on a level surface Carefully exit the platform using a constant three 3 point dismount grip Turn the Selector Key Switch to the OFF position and remove the key to prevent unaut...

Page 34: ...the ground control station 1 Position PLATFORM GROUND SELECT KEY SWITCH to GROUND 2 Position EMERGENCY STOP switch to ON 3 Position AUXILIARY POWER switch to ON and hold 4 Operate appropriate control...

Page 35: ...not always be visible Check for pin hole leaks with a piece of cardboard not your hand NEVERperformworkundertheboomassemblywiththeplatformelevatedwithoutfirstsupportingthe boom assembly Failure to per...

Page 36: ...ent and properly tightened _______ Check for fluid leaks _______ Check hydraulic fluid level check with platform fully lowered _______ Check engine oil level _______ Check engine coolant level at over...

Page 37: ...gns of wear and or damage Check the pin joints and retaining rings for security Inspect the entire machine for signs of damage broken welds loose bolts improper or makeshift repairs Check that the pla...

Page 38: ...Rings Cylinder Pins Secure Base Cover Panels Secure Base Fasteners Tight Bolts Tight FrontAxle Mounting 4WD FrontAxle FrontWheelAssemblies Wheel Motors Mounting Secure Wheel Motors Leaks Lug Nuts Tor...

Page 39: ...17 6 5 7 16 13 20 12 4 2 19 6 16 45 AJ Diesel Warning Instructional Decals 94533r1 December 2017 Page 37 1 14 2 3 14 18 15 20 12 11 30 10 11 8 9 8 9 21...

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Page 41: ...Instructional Decals INSIDE CASE IN SI DE CA SE 22 23 24 26 25 7 29 29 29 27 30 28 27 22 8911 23 93754 7 93807 25 93755 24 93802 INSIDE CASE 26 90718 30 8606 29 93803 3 places 27 91970 2 places 28 944...

Page 42: ...f motion MAX HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PRESSURE The maximum pressure generated by the machine s hydraulic system MAX WHEEL LOAD The maximum safe weight applied to each wheel Calculated with all available optio...

Page 43: ...erial number plate for machine weight ONLY properly trained and qualified operators shall load and unload this machine Loading Free wheel configuration for Winching or Towing RUNAWAY HAZARD After rele...

Page 44: ...to make sure the person loading the machine avoids dangerous situations Driving Turn the Base Key Switch to PLATFORM Check that the Emergency Stop Switch is reset by turning it clockwise Enter the pla...

Page 45: ...on 2 Remove all loose items from the machine 3 Secure the chassis and the platform using straps or chains of adequate strength Tie Down Diagram Towing Operation RUNAWAY VEHICLE MACHINE HAZARD MACHINE...

Page 46: ...comes necessary to lift the machine using an overhead or mobile crane it is very important that the lifting devices are attached only to the designated lifting eyes See Figure Lifting Diagram LIFTING...

Page 47: ...on MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp s then current flat rate provided the defective part in question is shipped prepaid to MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp and is found upon inspection by MEC Aerial Plat...

Page 48: ...MEC Aerial Platform Sales Corp 1401 South Madera Ave Kerman CA 93630 USA Ph 1 877 632 5438 559 842 1500 Fax 559 842 1522 www mecawp com...